Chapter 427: Set out tomorrow to attack Yandu!
At this time, Fu Yunqing suddenly spoke:
"By the way, Nan Yan, your brothers were nearly burned to death in the Crown Prince's Mansion a few days ago. Luckily, Mo Ren arrived in time and rescued them. Helian Feng is truly cruel."
Xie Zhan pondered for a moment and retorted:
"Although I haven't known Helian Feng for long, I have always felt that he hasn't reached such a ruthless level. Otherwise, he would have killed them the day the city fell. There would have been no need to trap them in the Prince's Mansion."
Xiyan listened from the side, feeling mixed emotions.
She and Helian Feng had spent two months together, day and night together. Helian Feng treated his younger brothers with the air of an elder, and that appearance didn't seem fake. But if she spoke up to defend Helian Feng in this situation, Xiao Nanyan would definitely think that she still had feelings for him, so she could only remain silent.
Xiao Nanyan narrowed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The murderer is someone else."
Fu Yunqing immediately responded, "Do you suspect Xiao Beicheng did it?"
Xiao Nanyan curled his lips: "Xiao Beicheng wants to cooperate with Helian Feng, so he naturally won't kill his brothers openly. The only one who is so impatient is Su Qinyao. This woman is really cruel and vicious."
Manluo sneered, "In my opinion, it was Helian Feng who did it. I almost died at his hands in Nanzhao before. He is a despicable man."
Xie Zhan disagreed, "Manluo, I'm not speaking for Helian Feng. I feel like he's already left Nanzhao, so there's no need for him to come back and assassinate you. Why would he do this? If his plan were exposed, wouldn't it completely split him and Chu Jin, turning them into enemies?"
"But I saw it with my own eyes, it was him!" Manluo firmly believed that what she saw was correct.
Xi Yan finally said calmly: "What you see with your own eyes may not be true. Don't forget, there is still someone in this world who is proficient in the art of Xuanyan makeup."
"Xiao Beicheng?" Everyone said in unison.
Manluo was puzzled: "I have no grudge against him, why would he kill me?"
Xiao Nanyan glanced at Xiyan and agreed with her words:
"I'm afraid that after Chu Jin rescued the king in Liuzhou last time, he was certain Chu Jin would turn against him in battle. So, he schemed to alienate Helian Feng from Xiao Beicheng. After Helian Feng took control of Yandu, Xiao Beicheng would inevitably fight for power, and he would have one less powerful enemy. After all, if we only talk about poison techniques, Chu Jin is superior to him."
Manluo nodded thoughtfully: "Your Highness is wise. Fortunately, Chu Jin is an idiot, otherwise, he wouldn't help us."
Xiao Nanyan shook his head slightly:
"How could he be so stupid? If he really believed that Helian Feng was your murderer, he would have returned to Chiyu Peak to investigate in person. He never went back, but this time, between Helian Feng and you, he chose you and the child."
"he……"
Manluo didn't say anything else, but a warm feeling surged in her heart.
Thinking about the journey, although Chu Jin did not show up openly, he was always with her, and the child also suffered a lot with them. At the critical moment, he also helped to break the siege of the epidemic in the military camp in the capital.
All the resentment I once had towards him has now dissipated like smoke.
There was silence in the tent for a moment, and Xiao Nanyan said in a deep voice:
"Helian Feng himself has over 100,000 soldiers and horses from Chiyu Peak. I heard that many of his former subordinates from the prefectures have defected to him. Together with the Imperial City Guards, he should not be underestimated."
He glanced at Xi Yan, and his eyes softened instantly:
"Yanyan, marching and fighting are dangerous after all. I can't bear to lead you and the child into battle, and I'm worried about you. I've decided to leave 50,000 soldiers and horses to garrison here, and let Manluo and my second brother stay as well. With them, they will definitely protect you and Yin'er."
He paused, his eyes falling on Manluo:
"You can also bring your son over to keep Yin'er company."
Xiao Nanyue knew that Helian Feng would never sit still and wait for death. Judging from the map of Tianqi, Shilipu was easy to defend but difficult to attack. It was also the only way back to Tianqi, so there would be many checkpoints set up. There was no need to take Xiyan and the child into danger.
If Manluo was left behind, Xiao Beicheng would have to be cautious if he used poison. In terms of martial arts, Manluo, Xie Zhan, and even Xiyan were all top-notch masters, so Xiao Beicheng should have no chance to take advantage.
In addition, there are the princes who were rescued. It is inconvenient to take them with you on the march and fight, so leaving them here can save their lives.
Xiyan looked up at him, knowing that this was the best arrangement at the moment, and nodded slightly.
Xiao Nanyan felt warm in his heart. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he stood up and walked to Xiyan's side. He reached out and tidied up her hair. The warmth from his fingertips passed through her hair, making Xiyan's cheeks slightly hot.
"Don't worry, I will come back to pick you and your daughter up as soon as I pacify Yandu."
Manluo saw this and joked with a smile:
"Your Highness, as the prince said, when the time comes, it will be the Empress and the Princess who will be brought back."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Nanyan glanced at her sideways, his tone a little sharp:
"Don't talk nonsense! Even if Helian Feng imprisoned Helian Ji, the Helian lineage still has several other princes. After all, this country belongs to the Helian family."
After hearing what he said, Manluo quickly stuck out her tongue, shut her mouth tactfully, and dared not say anything more.
Xiao Nanyan no longer paid attention to her. He glanced at everyone in the tent, his expression stern, and said in a loud voice:
"Tomorrow we will march forward and take the capital of Yan!"
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